In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men; and under systematic management the best man rises to the top more certainly and more rapidly than ever before.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that in order to succeed, systematic processes should take precedence over individual contributions, while still valuing the development of strong leaders.
Frederick Winslow Taylor emphasizes the idea that in the progression of society, the structure and systems in place should be prioritized over individual achievements. He argues that while great men are essential, a well-designed system is critical for fostering leadership and enabling talented individuals to emerge and excel. This perspective promotes the importance of systematic management in cultivating high-quality leaders more efficiently than in the past.
In practice
In a corporate training session to emphasize the importance of systematic leadership development.
As far as Saddam Hussein being a great military strategist, he is neither a strategist, nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general, nor is he a soldier. Other than that, he's a great military man, I want you to know that.
Strong leadership is essential in the face of health crises. Complex public health emergencies demand a collective response with high-level political and diplomatic engagement at both the national and global levels.
I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels.
The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the men in your command second; and the officer s own ease, comfort, and safety last.
There are only three measurements that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organization's overall performance: employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow...It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.
Future generations will judge us _x000D_ not by what we say, but what we do.
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